Motherwell vs Heart Of Midlothian: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Motherwell vs Heart Of Midlothian
• Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Fir Park

Motherwell are coming into this match with a strong run of form, having won three of their last five games. Their recent victories, including a convincing 3-1 win against Kilmarnock away from home, suggest they're in good spirits and could pose a real threat to Hearts. With a solid defensive record and an ability to score on the road, Motherwell might look to exploit any weaknesses in Hearts' backline, especially given Hearts' recent loss to Aberdeen.

Heart of Midlothian, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of results lately, with a loss and a draw in their last two outings. Despite this, they've shown they can be lethal at home, as evidenced by their 4-0 thrashing of Dundee.

Hearts will need to be more clinical in front of goal and tighten up at the back if they want to get a result against a confident Motherwell side. This match could be a close affair, with both teams capable of scoring.

Motherwell's recent form has been impressive, with three wins in their last five games. Their ability to secure victories on the road, including a 3-1 win against Kilmarnock and a 2-1 win against Livingston, shows they're not afraid to take the game to their opponents.

This confidence could be crucial when facing Hearts, as they'll need to maintain their momentum and continue their solid defensive performances to come out on top.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Win: 3-1 vs Kilmarnock (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Aberdeen (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Dundee Utd (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Livingston (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Falkirk (H)

Heart of Midlothian have had a bit of a rollercoaster ride recently, with a loss, two draws, and two wins in their last five games. Their home form has been particularly strong, with a 4-0 win against Dundee and a 3-1 victory over Celtic, suggesting they can be a force to be reckoned with at Tynecastle.

However, their recent loss to Aberdeen and a draw against Dundee Utd indicate they need to be more consistent if they want to challenge a confident Motherwell side.

Recent Premiership Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Aberdeen (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Dundee Utd (H)

• Win: 4-0 vs Dundee (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs ST Mirren (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Celtic (H)

The head-to-head record between Motherwell and Heart of Midlothian has been closely contested in recent years. In their last five encounters, both teams have shown they can score, with two of the matches ending in draws or narrow victories.

The most recent clash ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, suggesting the upcoming match could be another exciting, closely fought battle.

Recent Premiership Results

• Heart Of Midlothian 3-3 Motherwell (23 Aug 2025)

• Heart Of Midlothian 3-0 Motherwell (10 May 2025)

• Motherwell 0-0 Heart Of Midlothian (12 Apr 2025)

• Heart Of Midlothian 1-0 Motherwell (02 Jan 2025)

• Motherwell 3-1 Heart Of Midlothian (25 Aug 2024)

• Aston Oxborough (Hand) - Out

• Eseosa Sule (Thigh) - Doubt

• Jordan McGhee (Thigh) - Doubt

• Sam Nicholson (Knee) - Doubt

• Zach Robinson (Achilles) - Doubt

• Stephen O'Donnell (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Calem Nieuwenhof (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Finlay Pollock (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Beni Baningime (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Ward (GK), Koutroumbis (DF), McGinn (DF), Welsh (DF), Longelo (DF), Watt (MF), Fadinger (MF), Maswanhise (MF), Slattery (MF), Said (MF), Hendry (AT)

Motherwell's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while utilising the creativity of their midfielders like Watt and Slattery to feed the ball to Hendry up front. Their recent form indicates they'll be looking to control the game's tempo and exploit any gaps in Hearts' defense.

• Predicted lineup: Schwolow (GK), McEntee (DF), Steinwender (DF), Kent (DF), Findlay (DF), Milne (DF), Braga (MF), Magnusson (MF), Devlin (MF), Kyziridis (MF), Kabore (AT)

Heart Of Midlothian's predicted lineup points towards a strong defensive setup with five at the back, aiming to neutralize Motherwell's attacking threats. Their midfield, led by Devlin and Kyziridis, will be crucial in breaking down Motherwell's defense and providing support to Kabore up top.

• Hendry vs Milne: This matchup will see Motherwell's striker Hendry looking to outmuscle and outpace Hearts' defender Milne.
• Watt vs Kyziridis: Motherwell's midfielder Watt will be tasked with controlling the midfield battle against Hearts' Kyziridis, who will aim to disrupt and create.
• Said (Motherwell): Said's creativity and ability to unlock defenses make him a vital player for Motherwell in this match.
• Devlin (Heart Of Midlothian): Devlin's energy and work rate in midfield will be crucial for Hearts as they look to regain control and push forward.

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